Carla Risoldi is a Pennsylvania-based attorney with decades of experience in family law. In addition to her legal work, Carla Risoldi has numerous hobbies, including the practice of meditation. Ms. Risoldi strives to bring the stress-management techniques she learned from meditation to her clients, often reminding them of the “big picture” and that being angry or hostile will not help the situation but will only cloud their thinking. Often, Ms. Risoldi will “take deep breaths” with her clients to bring them back to the present moment when they are getting carried away by their negative emotions, which are so common in family law situations like divorce, support, protection from abuse or child custody disputes.
Also known as mindfulness, meditation is known to relieve physical stress and improve mental and emotional health. Many people want to start meditating but do not know where to begin.
Good meditation begins with scheduling enough time to relax and finding a quiet place. Wearing comfortable clothes and finding a comfortable position is also helpful for maintaining focus. Many choose to sit, so finding a comfortable chair or seated position on the floor can help.
Most meditation practices involve a significant focus on the breath. After several consistent inhalations and exhalations, the mind may wander to various topics. For some, this can happen in seconds, while others are able to focus on just the breath for longer periods of time. Instead of trying to push these thoughts away, many meditation coaches say to simply observe where the mind wanders and be kind to yourself when it does.
Carla V. Risoldi is the founder of RISOLDI LAW OFFICES, LLC with offices in Langhorne and New Hope, Pennsylvania as well as samaggikaranam divorce & custody mediation, llc.
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